3-second tech genius

🫠 All sizzle, no sauce: This is a crazy story. Builder.ai pretended to be AI-powered while secretly running on cheap human developers in India. Founder Sachin Dev Duggal raised $445M from Microsoft, SoftBank and Qatar, faked revenue, and vanished into bankruptcy. The company was valued at $1.5 billion. Turns out its slogan, “as easy as ordering pizza,” meant microwaving frozen code.

That’s how long it’s been since we got a brand-new antibiotic that works this differently. Meet zosurabalpin: not just a mouthful, but a microscopic wrecking ball. It blocks the bacterial equivalent of armor construction, leaving the bad bugs bare and vulnerable. 

🫣 Get with the program: To Gen Z, the classic 😊 isn’t cute, it’s a side-eye smirk dragged straight from the depths of emotional warfare. What boomers think says “warmth,” zoomers read as “Congrats on being dumb.” Up your emoji game. Instead of 👍, I use 💯 or 🫡. The ol’ ♥️ is fine, but I prefer 🫶 these days.

Independent living: A new smart home on Long Island just opened that’s designed for people with disabilities. Think Bluetooth-controlled appliances, a sink and stove that adjust height with the press of a button, and Alexa in the kitchen to help with recipes. It’s tech that actually makes life easier. Love to see it.

🏠 All it takes is one forged signature: Cybercriminals can steal your home, take out loans and leave you buried in debt. Get a free title history report and 14-day trial at Home Title Lock with code KIM.  

💬 Catfished by herself: One woman’s “online girlfriend” turned out to be … also herself? The digital muse/impersonator had built a fake Instagram to impersonate her, complete with matching tattoos, selfies and even unsolicited lewds, which the impostor was sending to other people. Love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, identity fraud.

🚨 Fake customer support: Scammers are planting bogus phone numbers online for banks, airlines and retailers. You might find one through a Google search, or they’ll slide into your DMs after you post a complaint. Cue being tricked into installing remote access software so they can “help.” Stick to official sites for contact info, folks.

Ford recall: Over 1 million vehicles are being recalled due to glitchy rearview cameras freezing up or going blank. It affects several models made between 2021 and 2024 (full list here). You’ll get a fix with an over-the-air update or by visiting your local dealer.